Find out how popular the last name Babikian is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Babikian.

Babikian, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Babikian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Babikian in America

Babikian is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Babikian surname appeared 284 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Babikian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Babikian to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Babikian

The surname BABIKIAN originated from Armenia, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "babik," which means "little father" or "uncle." This suggests that the name might have initially been used as a nickname or a reference to a respected elder or patriarch within a community.

BABIKIAN can be traced back to the 13th century, during the height of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. Historical records from this period, such as manuscripts and chronicles, mention individuals bearing variations of the name, including "Babikian" and "Babikyants."

One notable early reference to the name is found in the "Divan of Armenian Poetry," a compilation of works by Armenian poets from the 12th to the 15th centuries. A poet named Grigor Babikian is mentioned in this anthology, though little is known about his life and exact dates.

In the 16th century, a prominent Armenian scholar and theologian named Hovhannes Babikian (c. 1520-1590) rose to prominence. He is known for his contributions to the study of Armenian literature and his efforts in preserving Armenian cultural heritage during the Ottoman rule.

During the 18th century, the name BABIKIAN gained more prominence in the region of Artsakh (present-day Nagorno-Karabakh). Historical records from this period mention several individuals with this surname, including Minas Babikian (1725-1792), a renowned artist and painter who created religious icons and murals for churches in the region.

Another notable figure was Hovhannes Babikian (1790-1867), a prominent Armenian educator and writer who established several schools in the Artsakh region and authored numerous textbooks and educational materials.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the world, the surname BABIKIAN traveled with them. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, individuals with this name can be found in various parts of the world, including Russia, Europe, and the Americas.

One such individual was Aram Babikian (1865-1936), an Armenian-Russian writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the development of Armenian literature and journalism in Russia. Another notable figure was Harutyun Babikian (1878-1953), an Armenian-American artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits depicting Armenian life and culture.

While the BABIKIAN surname has its roots in Armenia, it has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from literature and art to education and scholarship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Babikian

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Babikian.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Babikian was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Babikian has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Babikian was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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